The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration estimates that around 1,300 OFWs will be affected by the travel ban. ( read original story ...)
How billionaire’s daughter Josie Ho became Hong Kong cinema’s queen of controversy
One of Hong Kong's biggest stars is about to become a Hollywood name, starring opposite Paris Jackson in a film that has enraged Christians ... ( read original story ...)
Transforming Business: A poll of international business leaders shows cloud, AI, talent, and smart mobility are top innovation investments
A poll of international business decision-makers reveals that AI, cloud, and smart mobility are top areas for innovation investment. Companies are also setting ESG goals, particularly around ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly woman living in mansion on The Peak conned out of US$32 million in Hong Kong’s biggest phone scam
Woman received call from fraudsters who said her identity had been used in crime in mainland China and they needed to verify origins of her money. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to ramp up Chinese investment banking plan – source
Citigroup plans to expand its investment banking business in China and will soon apply to set up local underwriting, sales and trading and futures trading businesses by the end of June, a person with ... ( read original story ...)
Trip.com Group Shares Gain 4.5% in Hong Kong Debut
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Trip.com Group shares rose 4.5% from their issue price in their Hong Kong debut on Monday, as its chairman bet on a recovery in domestic travel in major countries this year but ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: Hong Kong has now seen stability under new law
On March 11 this year, China’s National People's Congress adopted a decision on improving Hong Kong's electoral system, which grabbed attention both at home and abroad. The next day, HKSAR Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market hits four-week high
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index added 0.47%, or 136.44 points, to 29,106.15, the highest level since March 18. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index advanced 0.59%, or 65.44 points, to ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to hire 2,300 staff in Singapore and Hong Kong to boost global wealth business
This includes 1,100 relationship managers and private bankers in newly merged wealth unit.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Prosecution witnesses lied about former lawmaker’s behaviour on night of alleged social-distancing violation, Hong Kong court hears
Chan is charged with taking part in an illegal gathering at HANDS bar in Sham Shui Po last April Defence counsel says the two witnesses were not out socialising as they claim and were actually ... ( read original story ...)
Trip.com Group CEO: Hong Kong secondary listing a natural choice
The parent company of booking sites Trip.com, Ctrip, Qunar, and Skyscanner, Trip.com Group is the latest among 14 U.S.-listed Chinese firms to have sought secondary listings in Hong Kong since 2018. ( read original story ...)
HK$358 million worth of contraband cigarettes seized in Hong Kong so far this year – up 137 per cent from whole of 2019
Hong Kong authorities have confiscated HK$358 million (US$46 million) worth of contraband cigarettes so far this year - up 137 per cent from what was seized in the whole of 2019. Nearly 133 million ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s CEO is swapping his office for a hot desk
HSBC is scrapping the executive floor at its Canary Wharf headquarters in London, as one of the world's biggest banks slashes office space and moves towards new ways of working following the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Trip.com up more than 4% in Hong Kong IPO; top executive expects ‘record number’ of China travelers
Trip.com on Monday saw a strong start to its debut in Hong Kong, with shares jumping more than 4% from their issue price. ( read original story ...)